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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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